1952 Allard Safari vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1976 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 526 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Carina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |